Renault Fluence 2.0 CVT:



Variant : High Specs Sedan
Style : 4 Doors Sedan
Engine : 2.0 litre 16v 140 X-Tronic CVT with OIL COOLER.
Torque: It gets a 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine that produces 143 hp at 6,000 rpm and 195 Nm of torque at 3,700 rpm.
Fuel Consumption: 7.7 litres per 100 km on the European cycle
Wheel:17-inch alloys covered in 205/55 series tyres
Kits: auto headlamps and wipers, leather seats, dual-zone auto air-con, rear air vents, keyless entry and start (Renault hands-free card) and cruise control. The back seats are split 60:40 and there’s a fold-down armrest with two cupholders.
Market Value: RM 115, 000.00 (Estimated OTR Without Insurance)



After Sales: Exclusive 5inFLUENCE Package
5 YEAR MANUFACTURER WARRANTY - UNLIMITED MILEAGE
2 YEARS FREE SERVICE + ADDITIONAL 3 YEARS FREE SERVICE (For bokkings before 30th June 2014)
1 YEAR WARRANTY ON GENUINE PARTS
COMPLIMENTARY PICK UP SERVICE FOR EVERY SCHEDULED SERVICE
COURTESY CAR FOR REPAIRS EXCEEDING 48 HOURS





Related Topics:
http://paultan.org/2014/05/22/renault-fluence-launched/
http://www.livelifedrive.com/malaysia/news...-from-rm115-000
http://star-motoring.com/Previews/2014/Ren...th-Fluence.aspx

Renault Fanpage: www.facebook.com/RenaultMalaysia



This post has been edited by maverickbd00: Jun 3 2014, 04:00 PM

Test drove the car today. Quite satisfied with the performance. The only thing I found weird is the position of the push start button. Now contemplating whether to buy or not

I agreed. The start button is bit weired but well thats just the button i guess. If you like the car that shall not be the negetive outcome for buying right bro?

How was the comfort and they are having some raya promotion as per i have seen.not bad.

With the number of value for money cars on sale now, what would make you buy this car? Known for poor reliability (Renault), very few service centers, its ugly, specs are just average. Don't buy a car due to marketing and cheap offers, in the long run you'll get hit by high maintenance and I can bet RM1000 to whoever's willing that this car's resale value will be below RM 50k within 3 years. Srzly.

That's BS. My Renault isn't particularly unreliable, and the two we had before it weren't either. Parts are cheap. The SC is way more competent and better, not to mention not overcharging snd fair compared to other SC.

Also, if you say the Fluence is unreliable you say Nissan is unreliable, and that Nissan SC are rare and Nissan parts are overpriced.

It seems to me the car is something that you like or you don't!

Any comments on the fuel consumption?

Nothing against Renault in particular, but there are so many good, value-for-money, higher spec cars on the market. To buy a Fluence at this price point is bending over backwards for a car that was specifically designed for lower-end developing markets.

How is that? The Fluence, even before the price cuts, was on the lower end of what you'd pay for a C segment car (excluding local ones). Yet the specs are rather decent, with good safety specs. Add to that the sort of service that you'd get if you buy a Lexus and it seems like it is a really good offer.

Also it is still based on the Megane, a proper European C segment car. The Japanese competitors... not so much. The new Sylphy is sitting on the same platform as the Almera, AFAIK. Altis is not sold in Europe, for Europe they have got the better Auris. So the Fluence is indeed not (well, barely) sold in Europe, but the only reason is that Europeans don't buy C segment sedans. At all.

It would be nice if you could be more specific on the so call "good, value for money and high spec" same kind of cars currently available in Malaysia.

Ok let me do the job for you as a Xmas prezy.

1. Toyota Altis RM140K - Low spec aftermarket Navigation system with RM40k for the brand.

2. Honda Civic 2.0 Navi RM130K - same spec but RM30K more expensive.

3. Nissan Sylphy 1.8VL RM122K - no Navigation.

4. Hyundai Elantra 1.8 premium RM115K - Made in china Navigation. Ouch!

5. Kia Cerato 2.0 RM119K - Same as Hyundai with made in china Navigation system.

6. Proton Preve LE RM80K - Cheapest here. Not Xenon headlights and climate control with cheap build in Navigation. Build quality is an issue. You get what you pay for really.

7. Mazda 3 RM139K - Same as Toyota with RM40K premium just for the brand. But this is a very good car.

7. Peugeot & Citroen - I wouldn't even go there.

You got any suggestion?

this car now selling RM99,5000, i believe below than that can get easily.
but if intend to sale after few years, better don't buy because resale value is low.
in addition, under TC, don't expect too much, especially after sales / service...sucks!!

This post has been edited by beyond86: Dec 25 2014, 08:34 PM

if u want a high spec car go look at hyundai i40. one class above all cars u mention above. 9 airbags, gdi engine, hill hold assist, electric seat, mostly everything included that u can find in a normal car. now year end sale can get below rm140k.

This post has been edited by ledtechn: Dec 26 2014, 11:23 AM

95k for non leather cushion.. really attractive..
Driving experience is quite good, better than jazz

My experience with TC is good, and a couple of other Renault owners are happy too, including Fluence owners.

new fluence owner reporting in... hope the sales can pick up to lower down spare part cost in long term... hope this car can serve me at least 15 years...

This post has been edited by JetOoi: Jan 6 2015, 01:47 PM

How is it? Smooth driving?

Yes, very smooth driving experience... if u like smooth n comfortable car, this is the one.. if u like to rev, look elsewhere..

How about fuel consumption?

Fuel consumption is decent. highway is roughly 7L/100KM. city around 11-12L/100KM. fuel consumption is not the selling point of this car. safety features and comfort does.

what car did you upgrade from?

Waja 1.6 2001

Hi,I just get my new Fluence facelift yesterday. Overall,no complaints,everything is good and the R - link pretty impressive.

THUMBS UP for all the Fluence owner!

Did you get the top end model at rm118k? Any special rebates from the usual one?? Thinking of trading in my 5 year old car for this. No hassle for 5 years.

what is the different of Dynamique vs Expression?
Why Dynamique is more expensive & The interior is the same. it just the engine different?

Engine is the same. But the Dynamique gets leather seats, DRL, LED rear lights, different alloy rims (painted in two colors). The Expression also has to do without 5 years free maintenance. Otherwise they should be identical. I suppose the free maintenance lowers the price of the Dynamique quite a bit, so you pay a couple of k extra for the leather seats.

kinda like this car..
really down to earth...seen it once on the road.


but rear headroom......

Currently no rebate for the new facelift top end (dynamique) model but we have rebate for expression model we also have a huge rebate or discount for the pre-facelift , if you interested please do contact or pm me

Now can own the Pre-facelift start from RM33 per day and 0 downpayment .....

Can you let me know the best offer for black edition pre facelift model, trade in price for my car here?

With or without the 5 year free service ? We do accept trade in car but need to view the car first then we can give the quotation . Any phone number so that I can contact you in personal .

With the 5 year free service of course. Can pm me best trade in price together with discounted price.

Renault & Nissan are bro & sis.
Renault And Tan Chong Motors Signs Agreement To Build Fluence Locally Date:23-May-14
Gilles Normand, Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Region for the Renault group, and Kuan Kim Luen, Director and CEO of TC Euro Cars Sdn Bhd, today signed an agreement to build Fluence in Malaysia.

This agreement will enable Renault to build its presence and renown not only in Malaysia but also across the whole of South-East Asia, a region with real opportunities for growth. Malaysia is the third biggest regional economy after Thailand and Indonesia, with growth running at over
5% on average over the past thirty years and living standards that are among the highest in South-East Asia. In 2013, the automotive market expanded by more than 5%, for sales of 645,000 vehicles.

To support this growth, Renault will increase the size of its network. The aim is to have 25 dealers by 2016. Renault started building its renown in Malaysia with sports models such as Mégane RS, sold here since 2010, and Clio RS, unveiled at the Malaysia Grand Prix. Koleos is also available.

The launch of Fluence is the first stage in Renault’s drive to step up the pace of growth in Malaysia. Recognized for its strength and reliability Fluence is the Renault group vehicle used to win international markets, particularly in countries where three-box sedans are popular. Other
launches are planned in the future for vehicles meeting the core requirements of the local market.

“We are delighted to be strengthening our partnership with Tan Chong Motors, partner to Nissan, with which Renault has been working for over ten years. This agreement marks the start of a new stage in the development of Renault in Malaysia where our ambition is to establish Renault as the second biggest European manufacturer by 2018,” said Gilles Normand.

“With the Malaysian automotive market now opening its doors more widely to foreign vehicle manufacturers, and after our work with Nissan, we are very pleased to have this agreement with a leading European brand such as Renault,” said Dato Tan Heng Chew.

Hopefully my confidence is not misplaced

Bro, what went wrong with the pricing of the Clio? Just curious. And do you guys have any plans of introducing the next Megane? Drove the current (outgoing) model recently and it was quite nice. And really frugal, the 1.2 liter engine, when you drive it slowly enough (in Malaysian traffic no problem).

Btw., did sales pick up since the facelift?

This post has been edited by kadajawi: Jun 28 2015, 05:51 AM

Looking from point of value, I'm hooked. Car drive is nice. Hope to get one soon. Taking the pre face model because of the discount.

We currently only have the Megane R.S.265 facelift

Pre facelift always a good choice if the out look of the car is not important for you . And the price is attractive after the Raya promotion discount .

What's the Raya promotion discount?

Selling price for the Pre-facelift when launching is 113k after the discount would be lower then 100k , but term and conditions apply....

Lower than 100k sounds great for a Renault. Means no 5influence??

With or without still gonna be around that price range with term and conditions apply

Can you be more clearer?? What are the terms and conditions to get lowest price

New car coming soon .......

Salam to all Fluence Owner...

I received my car a few days back and just wondering, where can I go for service around Nilai or Bangi area?

The SA suggested I go for Renault SC in KL area but that is too far. Thanks for the advice.

Can renault car be sent to nissan service centre n still keep the warranty?

This post has been edited by riezzien: Aug 29 2015, 09:12 PM

Does the performance and driving experience of this Fluence is same with the previous Nissan Sylphy since it is using the same engine and gearbox combo?

Thought is tea a engine?

Yes, as claimed by SA. I haven't been to any Nissan or Renault SC, just wondering which option is the best for me.

Not sure about that but upgrading from Elantra '04 performance is noticeable but subtle.

Still driving within housing area, no chance for a long drive yet.

Performance will be same as Sylphy,but driving experience will be totally different. The chassis is French made, road holding will be much better and solid. It will a Conti feel.

Same here, not have a chance to drive long distance yet.

Yes, i did sent my car to nearest nissan service center as my place don't have any renault service center. The warranty still valid, my car just had first service which FOC as entitled.

Good to know.
Means Bangi,Putrajaya,Cyberjaya ppl can send service to presint 14.

Its a nice car to drive, with all the full equipment and safety features, beat most of the c segment cars with the price as well. For a honda or toyota to come with these kind of equipment need way more price than RF.

Which Presint 14, Putrajaya?

Ya, couldn't believe how big it is than my old Elantra, especially when park it where the Elantra used to parked. Very big and spacious for C segment.

And the biggest thing for us, the price that we pay for the RF is almost equivalent with the Elantra 10 years ago!

RF provide us with so much more than the Elantra ever did. Nice!

This post has been edited by nismLYN: Sep 2 2015, 10:15 PM

Couldn't agree more. Love that spaciousness besides the specs and equipment at such attractive price. The drive and ride is nice for me. Looks is where it loses out to the competitors.

Anyone can suggest alternative replacements tyres as the continental tyres are so expensive to replace!! Accidentally damaged after running over a pothole

I'm not sure if its really a service centre, but I saw nissan logo at kawasan industri perkhidmatan presint14.
Area presint diplomatik there.border of putrajaya/sg merab

Damaged due to pothole?? Thorn or punctured? How much is the tyre?

This post has been edited by nismLYN: Sep 4 2015, 10:05 PM

The tyre got swollen part. 800 to replace

Waaa... go figure.

Is the rim alright?

No, just the tyre. Of course can go for the cheaper alternative. If rim, will change for better looking ones. Fortunately is not.

Is Fliueance sharing the same chassis platform as 408?
Some car expert told me this.

Its sharing the platform of Renault Megane Sedan i think.... But the engine were tune down as compare to what a Megane should have....

my fluence is clocking 500km, so far no major issue. 1 minor issue is on the aircond sound. amazingly, fluence has 8 fan speed. the noise starts at speed 3 and above... so, just imagine when we use the auto button, the noise is loud enough until you can barely speak with the passenger. pressing the auto button will get you to max speed during noon. at night, it will set you at 4 or 5 for a short while.

on other note, I tried searching on the web on other reviews, although all reviews are positive but there aren't that many reviews about fluence. some negative review are due to "not following the standard", like:

1- why the front bonet and start button is on the left side instead of right, close to the driver?
2- why the cruise control button are located at the hand brake?

after using it for few weeks now, I don't find it troublesome at all. simply because it is still available for use. it like when you are moving into a new house, you have to change and adjust to it. you don't blame it for not being "old standard".

especially on the front bonet button, you only use it when you are having problem with the engine. I am pretty sure that you usually use it when your car is not moving.

even on the start button, it is not a trouble at all to find it.

so, I see the point but I don't mind at all... I am still a happy owner...

because all the french manufacturers are lazy to do the proper conversion from LHD to our RHD. this is among the number one reason why i avoid them. im pretty sure there is a fuse box inside your glovebox isnt it? the lever to open your car bonnet is on the front passenger side isnt it? your handbrake on the passenger side instead of the driver side right? for all of these, i dont think they deserve our hard earned money. same also goes to peugeot.

yup, if you think about it that way... but no, lazy isn't the right word.

I call it "why bother to putting it where the rest of the standard in minority world want to put it"? furthermore, this is cost avoidance and upholding real value for money of the car.

just imagine if Renault invite you to the design stage and ask you to choose between, what should stay on left and how much its going to cost vs. put it on the right and what value it bring... surely you will come to your senses.

just like when you decided to make a move to an apartment when all the while you were growing up in a terrace house. you are going for a change for sure...

it is lazy because if u look at hyundai,kia, their dashboard for left hand and right hand is exactly mirror to each other.
i dont say japanese because japan is a RHD country like us so their cars mostly dont have this issue. some hyundais even made solely for the LHD market like hyundai i40 and i30. but when it came here, they are exactly for us RHD. the layout is exactly mirror of what LHD gets. even the manual shifting for the gearbox is at the driver side not at the passenger side which u know what brand.

I've no problem with getting used to the non standard layout. Is value for money for me, coming from a Kia fan. My minor grip is the position of the cup holders. Door sounds bit hollow. Need to add soundproof foam??

Yes, foam can help with a cost...

Another option is to learnt how to avoid that sound in the first place, avoid slamming the door. I usually release the door a few inches and let the momentum close the door instead.

Its a bit hard for the kids as they are used to the light door of elantra.

Whichever you choose, hope that its worth the effort.

Yes so not going for that option just yet. Just get use to it.

haha.... when you get your car? you bought facelifted 1? Yea.... need to get used to it..... but i think its ok.... for the price..... maybe korean car can make a good transition from LHD to RHD, but then their chassis and their safety standard still lose out to European cars.... and I am talking bout Fluence with reliability of Japanese Engine and the safety features of European standard... yea.... give or take.....

Facelifted.

Actually, I don't mind the old look at all, especially when they offer it at 10k cheaper + leather seat. Now, you can get Zero Interest some more, so much joy...

Yea..... Its a very worthy C segment car...... I think we Fluence owners should actively involved in this thread like sharing personal experiences and how satisfying are them.... as reference for other future buyers as I think plenty buyers will did their research through this forum before buying this car......

Sure why not.

For me, the car choose me, so to speak.

We were on vacation when we first saw the car. I wasn't looking for any even though our elantra finished the installment 11 months ago. The elantra was a fine car, still in good shape, performing steadily, accident free, trustworthy and very managable.

But, when the SA told me that we can test drive the car, that's when it all started to make sense. The roomier space, the simple, clean design, the quality feeling and comforting ride locking us into the game.

Then, the Nissan engine, the 5 years free maintenance, manufacturer warranty, the best part that get to us right away and put the booking on that spot, is the price. It is the same price as the elantra 10 years ago!!!

Once home, I started to learn more about the rest of specs online. Well, the SA did inform us the bells and whistles but I didn't pay much attention to it. I couldn't believe what they put into the conti with a korean level pricing.

I still feel like I am in a dream to own a car like this.

Almost the same reasons as mine when deciding to get the car. Got the pre facelift one to save even more. Kia car price went up after such success. The finishing looks quite solid too.

Yeah, we argue much between 10k savings and nicer looking car...

In the end, the SA give us a break by taking the elantra higher than initial offer that gave us the path forward.

That is another part that is Great about the whole thing, the SA are very responsive unlike others now days...

HI guys! Is the Fluence have a good fuel comsuption when compared with 408 as it is a smaller engine 1.6. And can you guys give me some unique points in this car than 408.

Spot on. The first SA couldn't give me a decent trade in price so I didn't go ahead after a satisfied test drive. He also didn't offer any opinion as to which model to take.

After a few weeks, went to the second SA and told him I'd give one more try if he can offer a better trade in price. He managed to get at least the minimum, then asked me to go for the pre facelift model, so I took the offer.

My first preference was Kia cerato but kia couldn't give the trade in neither much discount.

I think the after sales packages is the best compare to 408, and with the reliability of Nissan engine compare to a pure European engine, these where Fluence stand out (but if u look for more excitement, take the 408 1.6 turbo), i personally never drive 408 so I can't compare the fuel consumption but my experience was 7l/100km on city driving and 11.5l/100km on highway driving..... fuel consumption is decent i think for a 2.0 car and with such heavy body for this car.... considering the 408 1.6 is come with turbo.... its hard to compare......

This post has been edited by aaron1717: Sep 18 2015, 09:03 AM

Owh ok, interesting figures. I can't really claim the numbers on my car as it is still on 2nd filling of RM50 since we received the car. So far the number on the gauge are still on high note, some where 16l/100km... on daily travel of 5km, Home to school, twice a day...

owh there is a fluence thread here? one of the first few owners here :3 had the car for more than a year. but mostly my parents driving it

hahah... did saw your post on the other thread before i purchased this car.... you did comprehensively describe bout the car.... so far any major breakdown in one year drive?

apart from expensive tyre replacement when it got burst ( have to change 2 tyres coz the stock tyre is close to 2 new tyres price and hard to find outside) i guess there is nothing much. Just done first service about a month ago.

oooh, cool..... the first service you ask them to pick up or you drive to their SC? Service good?

1st Service is at 10k, is this the same to all conti or Nissan in this particular?


My elantra have lower service periods, 1k, 5k etc...

not sure. my parents send them to service. i was overseas last month when they sent it to service. probably drive to the showroom as the service centre is at glenmarie which my parents has no idea how to go. renew the insurance and road tax at the same time. lol.

the last time there was a problem on the car showing some error message, the SA came to my house to pick it up.

been to the glenmarie showroom as my tyre is not in good condition and they offered me a replacement tyre form existing test drive car as it was CNY period and i need to drive long distance.

end up have to change both tyre to different brand and size coz stock tyre with its rare size costs like RM800++ for one

Yes, I just recently found out how expensive the replacement tyre is. What brand and size did you go for?

even Peugeot 408 also first service at 10k, i wonder is it asian cars need constant service? which always starting from 1k.... lol....

cant remember lol. Mostly driven by my parents. I will check and let you know. I believe it's same continental tyre.

The one we had on fluence is imported.

This post has been edited by chizzu: Sep 19 2015, 09:28 PM

Earlier you mentioned that the tyres are rare, is it the brand or size or model?

its the size of the tyre.
the tyre is Continental Premium Contact 2 205/55 R17

cant even find the range on continental malaysia website
i changed both tyres to 215/55 R17

Wow... Did you change it at Renault/Nissan SC or tyre shop?

Renault SC quoted RM800++ for 1 single tyre

I changed outside 2 tyres for RM800++

keeping one as spare just in case.

I noticed that the Navigation built-in system have wireless update functions but disabled.

Is there a way to enable it by adding a WiFi dongle or device? Especially for updating the traffics condition and adding new maps information.

Yeah, same quotation. Will keep this in mind when I need to change as I think is bit ridiculous to pay so high. Don't think the benefit outweigh the cost

Tyres,battery,brake pads or any non warranty items, better to change outside. SC simply cut throat price.

Always the case. Any good and reliable non sc workshop to recommend?? Just for future reference

I've been going to just a near by shop in Kelana Jaya. Nothing special about them.